Re: [N8VEM-S100:5777] NKK Switches for Mini FP

[Richard Cini <rich...@verizon.net>]

Thanks Don, this is a great idea. I would be interested in one for permanent mounting. Thanks. 

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> On Dec 7, 2014, at 11:40 PM, Don Caprio <ilv...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Folks are starting to get the switches for the FP mini board and asking about
> a switch bracket.
> 
> The switch bracket has two important purposes. One is for the positioning of the
> switches when you solder them in. I've tried doing this without a bracket and it's
> very difficult to get them lined up perfect without some sort of jig.
> 
> I already have a quote from sheet metal fabricator here in town to produce one.
> In small quantities it was $15 USD.
> 
> I'm thinking that I can do these on my mill, probably five or six at a time for just the
> cost of materials. I already have drill bits and tap for the tiny screws. I'm going to give it
> a try this week.
> 
> If your interested in a bracket please let me know so I can gage the interest level.
> 
> We may be to produce a few and pass them onto other builders on a 'loaner'
> basis. However my original plan was to use the bracket for installation and as a
> strain relief in the chassis.
> 
> Please feel free to send along your ideas and suggestions.
> 
> Thank you.
> 
> 
>> On 12/ 7/14 03:17 PM, G. Beat wrote:
>> Before I setup the bench for assemblying this board, later this month,
>> Did someone develop a switch frame (or std. Process) for maintainibg alignment, as I solder these switches?
> 
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> Don Caprio
> ilv...@gmail.com
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